2021 Annual Report MAY 2022

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE *************************** As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, Health Fraud Investigation Unit (HFIU) say increasing health care-related scams are targeting unsuspecting, innocent victims to extort money and, in particular, personal information. OPP Anti-Rackets HFIU warns Ontario residents to remain vigilant for scams related to [...]

Please visit the website below for the latest updates on the Area Code 809 phone scam. snopes.com: 809 Area Code Scam http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp#UOR5y02MGlbOJL6b.03

Perhaps you may want to blast this out. Yesterday I received a text from RBC stating that I had a rebate coming to me and that I should go to a link in the text message to get the rebate. I figured it was a scam. I deleted. Today I received another text from RBC stating that my [...]

Below you will find a link to a rather timely article regarding the new Estate Administration Tax frequently referred to as Probate Fees. The Liberal Government has created new rules for dealing with Estates. Probate Update S&G Mag 2015

Lately there seems to have been an increase in scams via telephone and e-mail that have been inundating everyone. Our Communications Committee members have noticed an influx of attempted scams in their personal lives which is prompting this bulletin as a pro-active measure to keep our members informed. Hopefully none of our members have fallen for [...]

A special congratulations to Jack McFarland for being inducted into the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction. The link below will take you to the the Spectator article announcing Jack's induction. http://www.thespec.com/news-story/5842994-hamilton-gallery-of-distinction-inductees-announced/#.VfluNDUqwnQ.email

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Reforming Retirement: Don’t cut OAS. Cut the need for it The Globe and Mail 12 March 2015 Editorial In January, 2012, speaking to an audience of world leaders in Davos, Switzerland, Prime Minister Stephen Harper first hinted at a looming threat to Canada’s retirement system – and his government’s plan to deal with it. He described [...]

In an effort to keep our members up to date with changes and responsibilities when traveling to the USA we provide the following articles for your information and consideration. What Snowbirds need to know about US Tax